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Bean raw vs. Pigeon pea raw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between bean raw and pigeon pea raw

  • Bean raw has more selenium, folate, vitamin B6, vitamin C, phosphorus, and vitamin B1, while pigeon pea raw has more manganese, copper, vitamin B3, and vitamin B5.
  • Bean raw covers your daily need for selenium, 36% more than pigeon pea raw.
  • Pigeon pea raw has a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of pigeon pea raw is 22, while the glycemic index of bean raw is 33.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beans, pinto, mature seeds, raw and Pigeon peas (red gram), mature seeds, raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 126% 34% 123% 190% 298% 62% 176% 1.6% 150% 152%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 131% 39% 123% 196% 352% 75% 157% 2.2% 234% 45%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -29.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +15%
Contains more CopperCopper +18.4%
Contains more ZincZinc +21.1%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +56%
~equal in Magnesium ~183mg
~equal in Potassium ~1392mg
~equal in Iron ~5.23mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 21% 0% 4.2% 0% 178% 49% 22% 47% 109% 0% 14% 394% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0.33% 0% 0% 161% 43% 56% 76% 65% 0% 0% 342% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +13.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +67.5%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +15.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +152.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +61.3%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B1 ~0.643mg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
21% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.42 g
Fats: 1.23 g
Carbs: 62.55 g
Water: 11.33 g
Other: 3.47 g
22% 63% 11% 3%
Protein: 21.7 g
Fats: 1.49 g
Carbs: 62.78 g
Water: 10.59 g
Other: 3.44 g
Contains more FatsFats +21.1%
~equal in Protein ~21.7g
~equal in Carbs ~62.78g
~equal in Water ~10.59g
~equal in Other ~3.44g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
27% 26% 47%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.235 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.229 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.407 g
29% 70%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.33 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.012 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.814 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -28.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +1808.3%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +100%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Bean raw Pigeon pea raw
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Bean raw Pigeon pea raw DV% diff.
Selenium 27.9µg 8.2µg 36%
Manganese 1.148mg 1.791mg 28%
Copper 0.893mg 1.057mg 18%
Folate 525µg 456µg 17%
Vitamin B6 0.474mg 0.283mg 15%
Starch 34.17g 14%
Choline 66.2mg 12%
Vitamin B3 1.174mg 2.965mg 11%
Vitamin B5 0.785mg 1.266mg 10%
Vitamin C 6.3mg 0mg 7%
Phosphorus 411mg 367mg 6%
Vitamin B1 0.713mg 0.643mg 6%
Vitamin K 5.6µg 5%
Zinc 2.28mg 2.76mg 4%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.407g 0.814g 3%
Fiber 15.5g 15g 2%
Iron 5.07mg 5.23mg 2%
Calcium 113mg 130mg 2%
Magnesium 176mg 183mg 2%
Vitamin B2 0.212mg 0.187mg 2%
Vitamin E 0.21mg 1%
Protein 21.42g 21.7g 1%
Monounsaturated fat 0.229g 0.012g 1%
Calories 347kcal 343kcal 0%
Fats 1.23g 1.49g 0%
Net carbs 47.05g 47.78g N/A
Carbs 62.55g 62.78g 0%
Potassium 1393mg 1392mg 0%
Sugar 2.11g N/A
Sodium 12mg 17mg 0%
Vitamin A 0µg 1µg 0%
Saturated fat 0.235g 0.33g 0%
Tryptophan 0.237mg 0.212mg 0%
Threonine 0.81mg 0.767mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.871mg 0.785mg 0%
Leucine 1.558mg 1.549mg 0%
Lysine 1.356mg 1.521mg 0%
Methionine 0.259mg 0.243mg 0%
Phenylalanine 1.095mg 1.858mg 0%
Valine 0.998mg 0.937mg 0%
Histidine 0.556mg 0.774mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Bean raw Pigeon pea raw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
67%
Bean raw
57%
Pigeon pea raw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
131%
Bean raw
135%
Pigeon pea raw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in Sugar (difference - 2.11g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 11)
Which food is cheaper?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Pigeon pea raw
Pigeon pea raw is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Bean raw
Bean raw contains less Sodium (difference - 5mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Bean raw
Bean raw is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.095g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Bean raw
Bean raw is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Bean raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175199/nutrients
  2. Pigeon pea raw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172436/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.